Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome (ePub)
A Guide to Emotional and Behavioral Strengths and Challenges
(Sprache: Englisch)
In this groundbreaking book, the founding directors of the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois--the first and premier facility of its type in North America--share nearly 30 years of combined experience treating...
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In this groundbreaking book, the founding directors of the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois--the first and premier facility of its type in North America--share nearly 30 years of combined experience treating more than 3,000 adolescents and adults with Down syndrome aged 12 to 83. Mental Wellness is an invaluable resource for parents, mental health professionals, teachers and caregivers who want to understand better how to promote mental health and resolve psychosocial problems in people with Down syndrome.
This authoritative, easy-to-read guide clarifies what are the common behavioral characteristics of Down syndrome, how some can be mistaken for mental illness, and what are the bona fide mental health problems that occur more commonly in people with Down syndrome. As McGuire and Chicoine describe these traits and mental health issues, they also explain, through detailed observations and case studies based on their patients, how parents, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can work together to foster mental wellness. In addition, the authors discuss the importance of regular assessment and how behavior and mental well-being can be affected by environmental conditions, social opportunities, and physical health.
The first section of the book offers a wealth of knowledge and insight about typical behavioral traits of Down syndrome and how to work with them to encourage mental wellness on a day-to-day basis. Topics include:
Community and Family Support
Self-Talk and Imaginary Friends
Communication-Related Problems
Memory Strengths and Deficits
Emotional Development
Tendencies Toward Sameness and Repetition
Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Lifespan Issues
The second section on mental illness includes chapters on such conditions as:
Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Tic Disorders and Repetitive Movements
AD/HD and Other Impulse Control Issues
Autism
Alzheimer disease
In each case, the authors describe the problem signs, the diagnostic process and a range of treatment options, such as counseling, behavioral therapy and medications.
Now, thanks to Mental Wellness, readers all over the world can pay a virtual visit to the Adult Down Syndrome Center and benefit from the insight and expertise of Drs. McGuire and Chicoine. Anyone who knows or cares for an adult with Down syndrome will undoubtedly understand them better after reading this guide.
This authoritative, easy-to-read guide clarifies what are the common behavioral characteristics of Down syndrome, how some can be mistaken for mental illness, and what are the bona fide mental health problems that occur more commonly in people with Down syndrome. As McGuire and Chicoine describe these traits and mental health issues, they also explain, through detailed observations and case studies based on their patients, how parents, caregivers and adults with Down syndrome can work together to foster mental wellness. In addition, the authors discuss the importance of regular assessment and how behavior and mental well-being can be affected by environmental conditions, social opportunities, and physical health.
The first section of the book offers a wealth of knowledge and insight about typical behavioral traits of Down syndrome and how to work with them to encourage mental wellness on a day-to-day basis. Topics include:
Community and Family Support
Self-Talk and Imaginary Friends
Communication-Related Problems
Memory Strengths and Deficits
Emotional Development
Tendencies Toward Sameness and Repetition
Self-Esteem and Self-Image
Lifespan Issues
The second section on mental illness includes chapters on such conditions as:
Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Tic Disorders and Repetitive Movements
AD/HD and Other Impulse Control Issues
Autism
Alzheimer disease
In each case, the authors describe the problem signs, the diagnostic process and a range of treatment options, such as counseling, behavioral therapy and medications.
Now, thanks to Mental Wellness, readers all over the world can pay a virtual visit to the Adult Down Syndrome Center and benefit from the insight and expertise of Drs. McGuire and Chicoine. Anyone who knows or cares for an adult with Down syndrome will undoubtedly understand them better after reading this guide.
Autoren-Porträt von Dennis McGuire, Brian Chicoine
Dennis McGuire, former Director of Psychosocial Services for the Adult Down Syndrome Center of Lutheran General Hospital outside of Chicago, is now in private practice.Brian Chicoine is the medical director of the Adult Down Syndrome Center outside of Chicago.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autoren: Dennis McGuire , Brian Chicoine
- 2013, 432 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Woodbine House
- ISBN-10: 1606132199
- ISBN-13: 9781606132197
- Erscheinungsdatum: 22.05.2013
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